September 10th Bulletin

Call to worship
Invocation
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty HWB 37
Praise the Lord, sing hallelujah HWB 50
Philippians 4.4-7
As rain from the clouds SJ 40
Children’s time
Texts We Cannot Live Without
We believe, as one by one SS 119
2 Timothy 3.16-17
Sermon
Ancient Words
Experiencing God: Two Views (Psalm 13 and Psalm 23)
Congregational prayer
Offering and *coin offering
Announcements
Now go in peace SJ 74
Benediction

*Coin offering will assist Circles of Support and Accountability, a Mennonite Central Committee program that reduces sexual re-offending by 70%, saving $6 for every $1 invested and the most effective way to help build safer communities and reduce the number of new victims.

Check out the tables by the library for any items you or a family member may have misplaced.

TODAY

A supervised nursery for children (5 years & under) is across from the washrooms. Today’s supervisors: Pam Carter, Sarah Winter.
11:00 a.m. – Coffee, tea and juice served in the fellowship hall.
10:15 a.m. – Children’s Christian education. Age 2 to grade 8
Youth, Adults: join discussion during the service.
2:00-4:00 p.m. – Reception for the Maarrawi and the Al Lababidi families in the church fellowship hall. Our friends from Stonecroft and Foxboro will be joining us in extending our support to these families as they celebrate their new home in Canada. This is your opportunity to share your best wishes and encouragement. Refreshments will be provided.
7-8 p.m. – Free Family Skate at the Rec Centre for World Suicide Prevention Day. 8:15 p.m.—Walk of Light, Schmidt Woods Trail.

Wednesday
7:00 a.m. – Men’s breakfast at Omega Restaurant, 685 Fischer Hallman Rd., Kitchener. Join us for fellowship and a prayer on a fall morning before work or retirement activities.

8:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m. – Prayer time in room 115. All welcome.

7:00 p.m. – Sing The Journey rehearsal in the sanctuary.

Thursday
4:00-7:00 p.m. – Wilmot Summer Market in the east church parking lot.

Saturday
10,000 Steps for Shalom, a fundraising walk/run for mental health. Help make counselling affordable and accessible for everyone. Sign up as an individual or a team at 519.886.9690 or shalomcounselling.org.

9:30 a.m. – Pre service music
9:45 a.m. – Sermon: Encountering God.
Speaker: Pat Wagler.
Scriptures: Psalm 121, Genesis 12:1-2, John 3:1-12
10:15 a.m. – Children’s Christian education.
11:30 a.m. – Church Potluck. If your last name begins with A-M bring a dessert and N-Z bring a salad along with your own dishes. Meat will be provided.
2:30 p.m. – Jim Reimer Memorial Bluegrass Concert at Conrad Grebel University College, Great Hall. Features Rescue Junction and 5 on the Floor. Admission is free with donations to the Reimer Scholarship in Theological Studies. www.grebel.ca/events
2:30 p.m. – Learn newer music from the Hymnal Supplements and music being considered for the new Mennonite hymnal at the Detweiler Meeting House, 3445 Roseville Rd., Roseville. Freewill offering. More information: Laurence Martin, 519.208.4591.

Sept. 21 (Thurs.) 4 p.m. – Reception in the Grebel Gallery for “Painting a Picture of Dignity.” Paintings created by people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Exhibition dates: September—December 15, 2017.

Sept. 22 (Fri.) 7:00 p.m. – “Solitary Refinement” A Voice of the Martyrs dramatic presentation based on the life of Richard Wurmbrand and contemporary persecuted Christians. Meeting at Maple View Church.

1. We are exploring a shift in our mid-week children’s program from LOGOS, and are determining what it will look like. If you are willing to help with a children’s program in any capacity, please talk with Pastor Myrna.

2. Drivers needed to take the Al Lababidi family to English classes in Kitchener. Contact Marilyn Steinmann to volunteer or for more information.

3. Women’s Getaway at Riverstone Retreat Centre in Durham has been postponed to November 10-11. Please speak to Sandy Scheerer or Gladys Bender if you are interested.

4. Shalom Counselling is offering a group for high school aged youth: “Calm in the Storm: Stress Management for Students.” Tuesdays, 6pm – 7:30pm (Oct. 17 to Dec. 5). No cost. For information or to register: admin@shalomcounselling.org or 519.886.9690.